120 overtakes or just 120 battery swaps? As F1 enters its most controversial era yet, the fans are screaming "fake racing", while the organisers hit the mute button. From hidden comments on X to mysterious timing graphics, we're taking a deep look at the 2026 regulations. Is this still the pinnacle of motorsport, or have we just been sold an expensive video game?

In this episode, we investigate:

• F1 Censorship: As fans run online to complain about the regulations, F1's social media team are hiding negativity, is it the right way to deal with the problem?

• The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2026: What is working, what isn't working, and what could work with some tweaks, we discuss the new regulations after 2 races.

• Abandon Ship or Patch the Problem?: Should we give up on this regulation or try and fix the problem, Tim offers his suggestions to what the solution could be.

• The Cancelled Races: We discuss the ramifications of the cancelled April Grands Prix, and how it could impact the development cycle.

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